Saving
Save for Our Future—or the Kids'?
Should Your Retirement Trump Your Kids’ College Fund?My oldest daughter is 10. She just started middle school (and reading young adult novels, and asking if she can wear dangly earrings).The future seems a lot closer than it used to be. Which... ➡
A Pro Sweetens Your Trip
I’m a diehard DIY traveler—until a travel agent saved me almost $400 on a recent flight to Ghana. The unexpected discount made me realize I’d been missing out on an obvious (if old-school) way to save time and find better deals. Here’s when to... ➡
The Happy Truth About Boxed Wines
Let’s imagine—hypothetically—that you like to drink wine. Not enough to slur your words, but a sufficient amount to keep dinner conversations slip-sliding along. You know, then, that vino adds up fast. But the hit isn’t as big if you buy boxed... ➡
10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor
As important as it is to understand the fundamentals of financial planning, the reality is most of us don’t have the time, knowledge and/or interest to create, implement, monitor and update a comprehensive financial plan. Working with a qualified... ➡
How Phone Deposits Work
Your phone doesn't look like a bank, but it's increasingly able to help you with banking tasks. Now, many banks now offer apps that use your phone's camera to deposit checks. How does it work? Just like a traditional deposit, you'll need to... ➡
The Best Choice For Your 401K
So, you’ve taken advantage of open enrollment, and set up your 401k account. Or maybe you had one already. The bigger question is:What’s the best investment to start with?Looking at all the investment options can be overwhelming—so overwhelming... ➡
How Sandy Might Change Personal Finance
Could Hurricane Sandy change the way you think about your money? It might. Traditionally, personal finance has been, well, focused on the personal: do you have enough saved for the curveballs, for an emergency? But we’ve been thinking, here in... ➡
A System for Your Savings
Whooo-eee SAVINGS TIME! Your commitment to saving a $500 stash for the holidays has been astounding. Now we’re going to do our part to help you reach your goal. Here are three ways to save more money, faster. 1. Target the big uglies. Groceries,... ➡
